Suso chair was our third assignement for the japanese company Senshukai. The chair in massive wood is made out of oak and comes in three colour options. The japanese word suso means the hem line of a skirt, which referres to the eye-catcher on the back. Senshukai sells items for the japanese domestic market under the brand Belle Maison.
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The Expressive Experimenter A series of 3D printed porcelain objects that experiment with digital craft and made in cooperation with Ashish Mohite and Aalto University ADD Lab. The series was created for the Rephrasals project as an interpretation of Wilhelmina Wendt’s Brush from 1935. Both are experimenting with a new type of material and have a lot of experssion in a simple form.
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The Soft Non-Conformist A metal chair inspired by yarn bombing and “upholstered” by crocheting. The design was created for the Rephrasals project as an interpretation of Inez Svensson’s Randig Banan textile print from 1986. Both are soft and rich in contrast while breaking with conform ideals through humor and boldness.
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We were assigned to design a coatrack for the japanese company Senshukai. They sell items for the japanese domestic market under the brand Belle Maison. The coat rack was targeted for home interiors, and it was supposed to include a container for bags etc. Also it was asked to be playful and nature inspired. The Cactus coat rack comes in two sizes.
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We were assigned to design a trashbin for the japanese company Senshukai. They sell items for the japanese domestic market under the brand Belle Maison. The trashbin was targeted for home interiors, and we wanted to stretch the usability from trashbin into more variable container-sidetable that could be kept visible in the house. It can hold your knitting supplies or be a hideout for remote controls etc. The basket has holders for optionally using a plastic bag inside the bin for trash.
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1+1+1 edition VII – Vases The vase project started from the desire to find alternative ways to implement our basic method of making new objects from independent originals. With the vase project we wanted to work with 3D printing and to design the originals without deciding beforehand how they would be combined. For this we paired up with Ashish Mohite of Aalto University’s Digital Design Lab. Working with the 3D models of the originals we discovered that the most interesting way of combining the them, was not slicing, but merging. This allowed us to create new, unpredictable objects which would be impossible to create without the help of 3D modelling and printing. The form language of the participating design studios, which is based on more traditional design process, combined with this digital perspective is what makes the project interesting and unique. Read more on the projects web page www.1plus1plus1.net The project was supported by Nordisk Kulturfond and Arts Promotion Center Finland.
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1+1+1 edition IV – Candle sticks As a continuation to the 1+1+1 project we lauched the full 27/27 pieces serie of candle sticks at the Reykjavik Design March, Iceland. Read more on the projects web page www.1plus1plus1.net The project was supported by Nordisk Kulturfond and Arts Promotion Center Finland.
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1+1+1 edition III – Mirrors The third edition of 1+1+1 was lauched with the three original pieces from each designer and six mixed mirrors blending the parts. The exhibition took place at Ilcaffé Södermalm in Stockholm during the Stockholm Design Week 2016. Read more on the projects web page www.1plus1plus1.net The project was supported by Nordisk Kulturfond and Arts Promotion Center Finland.
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Mori is a shared projedt between three finnish designers Klaus Aalto (Aalto+Aalto), Anna Salonen (Motto Wasbi) and Saana Sipilä (Saana&Olli) and small traditional Japanese manufacturers from the Tottori area. The designers visited the companies in the Tottori area in summer 2013 and made the designs for each company to be exhibited at the Habitare furniture fair during the Helsinki Design Week in September 2013. After the collaboration the paper lamps for the Aoya Washi paper manufacturer went into production and the product family is to be enlarged into series of self standing lamps in various sizes.
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1+1+1 (2015) Cabinets The project examines and reimagines objects by having each studio design an object consisting of three distinct parts and then mixing the parts up into unpredictable combinations. The project started in March 2015 at Design March in Reykjavik where each studio designed a floor lamp. The end-results; 27 different lamp compilations were totally unpredictable, ranging from strange to exhilarating. Forms and material combinations emerged that would not have otherwise come to life. For Helsinki Design week the group is tackling another subject – the cabinet. 1+1+1 is a rare kind of collaboration with no compromises as each studio designs their objects according to their own philosophy. Combining the different parts into new combinations is an almost brutally concrete form of cooperation. Read more on the projects web page www.1plus1plus1.net The project was supported by Nordisk Kulturfond.
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1+1+1 (2015) Lamps The project examines and reimagines objects by having each studio design an object consisting of three distinct parts and then mixing the parts up into unpredictable combinations. The project started in March 2015 at Design March in Reykjavik where each studio designed a floor lamp. The end-results; 27 different lamp compilations were totally unpredictable, ranging from strange to exhilarating. Forms and material combinations emerged that would not have otherwise come to life. For Helsinki Design week the group is tackling another subject – the cabinet. 1+1+1 is a rare kind of collaboration with no compromises as each studio designs their objects according to their own philosophy. Combining the different parts into new combinations is an almost brutally concrete form of cooperation. Read more on the projects web page www.1plus1plus1.net The project was supported by Nordisk Kulturfond.
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Wall Jewels (2015) A collection of mouth blown glass pieces that can be used for displaying things on the wall but which are also little treasures in themselves. The series was created for iittala together with Anu Penttinen and Markku Salo and the process was mentored by Oiva Toikka (favourite mentoring quote: “you have to make it a bit too sugary”). Our pieces, Seseli and Papaver are inspired by the botanical world and brought to life by the skilled glass blowers at iittala. Each piece is unique. Photos: iittala Buy it here: https://store.iittala.fi/search?text=aarre
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Yolo (2014) A simple wooden kitchen stool which can be transformed into a high chair by adding a separate seat piece. Yolo is an attempt to rethink the life cycle of children’s products. By transforming into something else, the object continues it’s life in the home and can even become a meaningful heirloom – a first own piece of furniture. Prototype
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Vakka for iittala(2013) A wooden storage box for iittala which can be stacked to create small side tables. The box comes in two different heights and in both natural wood and white. Our aim was to create a method of storage for things that have to be stored at hand but not in sight. Vakka was awarded an iF gold Design Award in 2014. Photo: iittala Buy it here: https://store.iittala.fi/search?text=vakka
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Baki (2013) A canvas backpack designed for Mifuko, a Finnish company manufacturing its products in small workshops in Kenya. When carrying a bigger load, the backpack expands by leaving the snap unfastened and in upright position. Mifuko products are environmentally friendly, often using recycled parts and made according to fair trade regulations. Baki has a base made from car tyre and recycled metal parts. Photo: Uupi Tirronen Buy it here: http://www.mifuko.fi/fi/product/baki-reppu
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Kekkilä Garden (2010) As part of the design team Klaus was together with designers Linda Bergroth, Ville Hara, Mikko Paakkanen, Petri Salmela and Eeva Sivula creating products and the concept for the Kekkilä Koti&Piha products (Home&Garden). The process resulted as a collection of outdoor gardening products such as a greenhouse shed, and various planting products designed together with professional gardeners. The much appreciated product line was awarded with the Fennia Prize for good design in 2012.
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Hattara lamp series (2012) A series of colourful laser cut metal lamps which were designed together with Tero Kuitunen. The wavy fringe gives expression to an otherwise simple form and lets the light pass through. Prototype Photo: Iina Esko
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Carry (2012) A bicycle bag designed for SavetheC. The bag is made from recycled boat sails and can be fixed to your bike using special elastic button fasteners. The interior lining is made from hemp textile, the material that sails were made of back in the day. Photo: Aino Huhtaniemi
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Sulka (2011) A series of feather reflectors designed for Saintex by Elina Aalto and Saara Renvall. The aim was to create a natural jewellery-like piece that could be worn by men, women, children and dogs alike. Photo: Aino Huhtaniemi Buy it here: http://www.heijastinkauppa.fi/category/2/designheijastimet
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Better View (2006) Perforated black out curtains with five different city views including Tokyo, Berlin, Paris, Helsinki and Stockholm. Widths 120, 140, 160,170 and 180cm. Available on request from Aalto+Aalto. Design Elina Aalto
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